1. Figurative Language

2. TEKS
5.8A Evaluate the impact of sensory details, imagery, and figurative language in literacy text

3. Objectives
Students will have an understanding of the difference between a simile and a metaphor
Students will actively engage in a classroom activity about similes and metaphors

4. Constructivist Approach
The constructivist approach will be used in this lesson. Students will be doing hand on activities with the help of the instructor.

5. Whole Class Instruction
The class will discuss the difference between metaphors and similes
Students will listen to the songs “Firework” by Katy Perry and “Smile” By Uncle Kracker
Every time students hear a simile or metaphor, they will raise their hands

6. Small Group Instruction
As a small group students will make up their own metaphors and similes

7. Individual Instruction
Students will find metaphors and similes in books, newspapers, magazines, or television programs and write them down

8. References
TEKS